Aspirations are things you hope to achieve. Many people make New Year resolutions – a firm decision to do or not to do something. Sounds so black and white, so definite, so difficult. Instead, let’s aspire to achieve.

Here are my Write for 10 Minutes 2019 Aspirations:

1. Finish the first three stories of the True Love List series.
2. Learn to write screenplays.
3. Write more for money.

You might think this is a short list – and it is – on purpose. Too many aspirations can cause anxiety, self-doubt, and eating lots of Cheetos. To combat being paralyzed by fear of failure, each aspiration has its own list of Action Steps.

Aspiration #1 – Get it done!

• Before going to bed every night, set up the laptop on the dining table so it’s ready for me to sit down and write in the morning.* The dining table is a pretty place in my house next to a window and close to the Cheetos.
• Gather whatever materials will be needed for the morning writing session.
• Write for 1 hour in the morning. Try writing for an hour after work, although my brain is usually pretty fried.
• Schedule four hours of writing time over the weekend.

Aspiration #2 – Learn something new

• Read books on how to write screenplays.
• Read screenplays.
• Write a screenplay.
• Ask my experienced, published, screenwriter friend Shaina for guidance and editing.

Aspiration #3 – Bring on the Benjamins

• Research sites that pay freelance writers for blog posts and website copy.
• Write and submit special interest articles to websites and magazines.
• Self-publish My True Love List series.
• Set a goal to make $.  I confess I’m not motivated by money but I am motivated by winning, reaching a goal, and feeling successful.

What are your 2019 Aspirations? 

*I got this idea from James Clear author of Atomic Habits, and creator of the Habits Academy, at www.jamesclear.com.